Adult
The Year in Review: AAPLD’s Top Checkouts of 2023
As we say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, we are excited to reveal the titles YOU checked out the most last year!
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All Ages
Winter Reading 2024: Get Yeti to Read!
Yeti for some winter fun? Our 2024 Winter Reading program for all ages begins on Saturday, December 9! Join our bingo challenge to earn rewards for reading and completing library activities. Sign up online through Beanstack, download the app (iOS/Google […]
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November is Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the significant contributions Native peoples have made and to celebrate the rich diversity of Native traditions. Several best-selling authors and some rising literary stars–including one from our area–trace their […]
All Ages
Celebrate the End of Summer Reading!
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate our most successful Summer Reading Program yet! There are still three weeks left to earn some fun prizes, including a T-shirt and a coupon for a free kiddie Kona Ice redeemable only at our […]
All Ages
Dive into Summer Reading 2023!
Set sail for an Ocean of Possibilities – Summer Reading 2023 is here! Oh buoy, are we excited about this year’s summer reading program! Read and log your progress to earn fun badges and milestone prizes. Little minnows can earn […]
All Ages
Winter Reading is SWEET, quite literally!
Registration opens on December 19th, 2022 for all ages and ends on January 31st, 2023. Enroll at any time after December 19th.
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Have the travel bug, but are on a budget? No problem!
Let’s be frank, traveling on a budget isn’t easy, but it’s certainly not impossible! Luckily, we live near a bustling city filled with things to do. Plus, we’re surrounded by neighborhoods with diverse offerings to entertain and inspire the mind. […]
All Ages
Has The Weather Got You Stuck Inside?
With looming cold temperatures, we wanted to remind you all about some of the great resources we have to offer you from the comfort of your home. Whether you are looking for something to read or do, homework help for […]
All Ages
Summer Reading 2022 is going to be WILD!
Start Your Journey. Summer Reading 2022 is here! Read, learn a new skill, visit parks, witness magic, solve a mystery, see a movie, make awesome crafts, hear stories, and more as you explore the world around you. The Algonquin Area […]
Community Events
What’s Cooking At The Library?
For several months in 2021, AAPLD was collecting favorite recipes from community members and businesses in the area. We are ecstatic to announce that nearly 200 recipes were submitted by community members like yourself. Throwing a party? Try whipping up […]